Which of the following nutritional interventions is most appropriate for a patient in a coma?
a. NPO
b. tube feeding
c. intravenous feeding
d. clear liquid diet
b
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Which of the following describes a relationship between carbohydrate intake and dental health?
a. Starches cannot promote the formation of dental caries b. After exposure to a single snack, mouth bacteria produce acid for 50-60 minutes c. Eating a sugary dessert at the beginning of a meal, rather than the end, is less likely to promote dental caries d. Sugar consumed in a soft drink promotes more bacterial fermentation than the same amount of sugar in a doughnut
A general-purpose enteral formula that contains intact proteins is a(n)
a. standard formula. b. elemental formula. c. modular formula. d. isotonic formula.
Approximately _____ of women who do not have diabetes prior to pregnancy develop gestational diabetes
a. 4% to 14% b. 14% to 24% c. 24% to 34% d. 34% to 44%
Physical activity does not help a person to:
a. lose weight. b. retain muscle. c. maintain weight loss. d. lose fat in trouble spots.